Tiny Toy Stories

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Tiny Toy Stories is a compilation of five computer-animated short films produced by Pixar Animation Studios. The collection was released on October 29, 1996, and features some of Pixar's early short films that were created before the release of their first feature film, Toy Story.

Short Films Included

The compilation includes the following short films:

• The Adventures of André & Wally B. (1984) - Directed by Alvy Ray Smith, this short film features a character named André who encounters a mischievous bee named Wally B.
• Luxo Jr. (1986) - Directed by John Lasseter, this short film introduces the iconic Luxo Jr. lamp, which later became Pixar's mascot.
• Red's Dream (1987) - Directed by John Lasseter, this short film tells the story of a unicycle named Red who dreams of a better life.
• Tin Toy (1988) - Directed by John Lasseter, this short film features a toy named Tinny who tries to escape from a destructive baby.
• Knick Knack (1989) - Directed by John Lasseter, this short film follows a snowman trapped in a snow globe who tries to escape to join a party.

Production

The short films included in Tiny Toy Stories were created using computer animation techniques that were groundbreaking at the time. These films helped establish Pixar as a leader in the field of computer-generated imagery (CGI) and laid the groundwork for the studio's future success in feature films.

Release

Tiny Toy Stories was released on VHS and LaserDisc on October 29, 1996. The compilation was later made available on DVD as part of the Pixar Short Films Collection.

Significance

The short films in Tiny Toy Stories are significant for their technical innovation and storytelling. They showcase the early work of Pixar and its pioneering efforts in the field of computer animation. The success of these short films helped pave the way for Pixar's first feature film, Toy Story, and the studio's subsequent achievements in the animation industry.

Related Pages

• Pixar Animation Studios
• Toy Story
• John Lasseter
• Computer animation
• Luxo Jr.
• The Adventures of André & Wally B.
• Red's Dream
• Tin Toy
• Knick Knack